POOL BLASTER Max Cordless Pool Vacuum for Deep Cleaning & Strong Suction, Handheld Rechargeable Swimming Pool Cleaner for Inground and Above Ground Pools, Hoseless Pool Vac by Water Tech

This does hold a good charge and it really does help to keep our pool cleaner. I use it 2-3 times each week and have been using it steadily since purchased late 2023. I have a 16x32 pool and usually use it twice before recharging. It does have good suction. The only thing that escapes is some very fine mud, but I do believe it captures more than it loses. I just replaced the original filter bag that came with it. The ones I found on Amazon do not fit as advertised, so I had to go to the manufacturer's website for an OEM replacement. After rinsing it out so many times, the filter media eventually breaks down and starts to get thin spots in it. My only knock on this is the charger plug. You have to wiggle it several times to find the sweet spot so the light changes from green to red and recharges. Based on other reviews, I hope this is improved for future models if not already. Great vacuum though overall. It works and makes pool maintenance quick and easy.

Our home is in the Phoenix, AZ area and we experience Haboobs (dust storms). Our new pool was completed on July 1, 2023. The pool has an in floor popup cleaning system. While this sytem works well, it is incapable of removing the fine particles mainly because the finer particles get stuck in the low areas between the pebbles of the Pebble Tec flooring. The only way to remove the dust is to sweep the pool multiple times while the pool is running until you've stirred enough stuff up that it eventually gets sucked into the pool's filter system. On that note, I purchased this vacuum to see if I can reduce the amount of time needed to remove the dust from the pool after a Haboob. I also purchased, on the reviews of other's, the ultra fine filter liners. Firstly, the vacuum is simple to use. Honestly for me, the most difficult thing to on this product is plugging in the charger. It is oddly shaped and is a bit awkaward to get positively engagaed. The amount of suction created by the vacuum is enough to where the vaccum will stay engaged on the vertical walls. My pool/spa combo is ~15K gallons, and the battery lasted easily for its debut run while I didn't notice any reduction in power for the roughly 15 minutes it ran. First impressions. I was shocked by the amount of debris that was captured in the filter bag. I didn't even try to clean the fine filter liner bag. Five came in the package so I just pitched this one. The vacuum's filters did a good job at trapping at what I would condsider >90% of the silt. As some reviews commented you can see the ultra fine silt being blown back into the water, but the amount removed versus the amount bypassed is heavily weighed on the removed side making the total efficiency worth it. Longevity is an unknown at this point in time. I did have an issue with a rectangular piece of plastic that resides in the "foot" of the vacuum popping out and being captured in the filter bag. I am not sure what its purpose is, but probably not going to do anything in the grand scheme of things. I see the "foot" as being a consumable, but there is no part# listed in the manual, which, could make this a pita at a later date. Also, the main filter needs to be cleaned after use. In my case the fine filter bag liner took the abuse. The main filter was easily cleaned with the spray feature in the kitchen sink. In the end, this vacuum will easily reduce the time needed to remove the junk blown into the pool post a Haboob. My first impressions are positive and at this point in time I would recommend this widget.

I’ve owned the Pool Blaster Max since 2022, and it’s been a great tool for keeping my pool clean. I mainly use it for spot cleaning, and it picks up everything from leaves to fine sand with no problem. The 10.5” scrub brush head covers a nice wide area, and the large filter bag means I can collect plenty of debris before needing to empty it. The motor did die within the first year, but customer service was excellent—they quickly sent me a replacement motor, and swapping it out was fast and straightforward. Since then, it’s been running strong without issues. Being cordless and rechargeable makes it so much more convenient than dragging out a full pool vacuum system. It’s easy to handle, charges without hassle, and works exactly as I need it to for quick cleanups. If you want a reliable, easy-to-use pool cleaner with solid support behind it, this is a great choice.

We purchased this vacuum in August of 2023. It worked great for the first season of our in ground pool. Since we close our pool for the winter. we brought the vacuum inside for storage. When we went to use the vacuum for the next season, the motor stopped taking a charge. We contacted the company and since it was within the warranty period, they offered us a new motor which they sent and we installed it without issue. Again, it worked for the swimming season (June to September) wonderfully. The rep at the company told us to store it inside and charge it only for four hours at a time, which we did over the winter. This year, unfortunately the same thing happened. We were only able to use the vacuum for the first few weeks and the motor started failing again even though we followed all the company directions. When I contacted Water Tech again, they said there is no warranty for the new motor even though it was less than a year old. They offered that we could purchase another new motor for $52.99, when the motors came back in stock. For the price you pay for the original machine, you should get more than 4 months of use and they should stand by the motor / charging if it repeatedly fails. A person shouldn't have to keep buying new motors every year. Again, we followed all their instructions, so we should have had a great season and more! Sadly, I can't recommend this product and will look for alternatives.

What an awesome little thing this is! Does a great job of vacuuming. Sucks up everything even fine dirt. Saves me so much time and energy not having to deal with the huge hose and everything. Love it! Only issue is the bag is so small you have to empty out several times but it's not a real problem.

I just received the pool blaster this morning, so this exuberant review is admittedly based on only one use. That said – my first experience was great. This is my third pool over the last 50 years. I have used the Polaris pool sweeps for years. In the my current pool – the Polaris has unsolvable “blind spots”. It also takes a long time to do the C+ job it does. The leaf master is the best cheap solution but needs a garden hose to power it and is unwieldy to use. The pool blaster is very easy to use and solves for two problems: 1 – The reliance of other products on a tethered power source and 2- the way most products leave areas that are still not clean. For my high end Polaris – it plugs into a jet valve on the wall. It often gets tangled and never gets everything. I either have to leave it in the pool (which is unsightly) or lug into a storage bin in my garage when not in use. I looked at robots that rely on an electric current and a long cord. These have the same issue with storage and however safe they purport to be – I do not l think electricity and water are a good combination. I have also used a vacuum hose that attaches to one of the skimmers – this does a great job cleaning but again has a long hose and is difficult to move around the pool. The Pool Blaster is the size of an oversized Dustbuster that fits onto the end of a standard pool pole. It has a lithium battery that charges in a few hours. You have to do the work of moving it to where the debris is, but I did my 40’ pool in about 20 minutes. I have had pools that have lots of trees around them and this could not handle the load. However – in combination with a Polaris or other imperfect system – this product would be a great adjunct to get the pool to A+ appearance.

I placed this order, along with a separate order for the sand and grit filter. I have a Intex 22-ft. above ground pool to maintain. Pros: * Unit does pretty much what I expected it to do. It's NOT gonna pick up leaves or twigs- mainly made for sediment pickup. You will still need to scrub down some areas of the pool where silt has caked. * Ran unit pretty much continuously for about 1.5 hours before battery fade kicked in. * Wheeled floor brush is fairly easy to maneuver across the bottom of pool. Cons: * Unit does not do too well with small stones or acorns. * Don't even think about vacuuming up leaves with this unit. Not gonna happen. * Intake "valve" is pretty much a small rubber flap. I see future replacements with this part. As it weakens, sediment will probably wash back out from the filter, so make sure the unit is away from the water before switching off for filter change/cleaning. * Filter needs to be cleaned frequently in the process. Admittedly, I had some heavy sediment buildup in some areas of the pool which resulted in cleaning the filter about every 5 minutes. Just rinsing with hot water, filter is pretty easy to clean. Things you should know: * Filter that came with the unit is made of a felt-like material. User will need to exercise care while cleaning. Scrubbing WILL tear it. * 4 hour charge will give you about 1 hour of continuous use. * Optional sand/grit filter is more of a fabric. It works- but in my opinion, diminishes the suction compared to the original. If you decide to buy an extra, go with the regular filter. I really doubt you will see much difference in ease of use. * Unit is as loud as a regular vacuum cleaner out of the water, but relatively quiet with underwater use. Finals: * Happy with unit after just one use. Should make periodic cleaning much easier than chasing down sediment with a net, which usually doesn't work anyway. 4/5 stars is pretty darned good. 5/5 stars is perfect, and not much is perfect. UPDATE: Okay...I've been using this vacuum 1-2 times a week since I bought it. While it does still work, it appears to kick around more grit than it actually picks up. I thereby drop a star on this item. I can't understand why somebody doesn't make a GREAT above ground pool floor vacuum. Surely somebody can make a unit that fits on your back with a battery-powered motor, extension wand/hose, and a water release at the back, filtered through a standard A or C filter. It only makes sense and could make somebody some bucks...

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I was tired of using the old suction hose connected to the pump and having to backwash all the time. This vacuum picks up all the debris, even large leaves, and in very little time my pool is spotless and ready to jump into and swim. My pool is only 18’ round so I’m able to walk around outside to vacuum but for a larger pool you could easily just jump in and vacuum. And the filter is easy to empty and rinse off for next time. Build quality: My motor didn’t work after first season but warranty covered a new one so I could open pool for new season.